Political Child

Although he started out as a teacher without aspirations to be an activist or politician, Harvey Milk found himself captivated by the history-making movements of the 1960s. He would eventually make history of his own by becoming the first openly gay elected politician in California. While in office, Harvey Milk advocated for equal rights for the gay community.

The man who saved the lives of his PT-109 crewmen during WWII and became the 35th US president fought - and won - his first battle at the age of two-and-a-half, when he was stricken with scarlet fever. Although his presidency was cut short, our nation's youngest elected leader left an indelible mark on the American consciousness and now is profiled in our Who Was...? series.

Vom Gefangenen zum Präsidenten: Die spannende Geschichte eines Freiheitskämpfers, dessen Waffe das Wort war, der sich mit den einstigen Feinden an einen Tisch setzte und ein ganzes Land veränderte.

Ben Franklin was the scientist who, with the help of a kite, discovered that lightning is electricity. He was also a statesman, an inventor, a printer, and an author-a man of such amazingly varied talents that some people claimed he had magical powers! Full of all the details kids will want to know, the true story of Benjamin Franklin is by turns sad and funny, but always honest and awe-inspiring.

Born into slavery in Maryland in 1818, Frederick Douglass was determined to gain freedom - and once he realized that knowledge was power, he secretly learned to read and write to give himself an advantage. After escaping to the North in 1838, as a free man he gave powerful speeches about his experience as a slave. He was so impressive that he became a friend of President Abraham Lincoln, as well as one of the most famous abolitionists of the 19th century.

As a young child, Benedict Arnold never shied away from a fight. So when the French and Indian War began in 1754, Benedict was eager to join the militia and fight for the British colonies in America. And when he was 18 years old, he got his chance. Arnold had no idea that less than 20 years later, he would be fighting against the British in the Revolutionary War. Now the captain of his own militia, Benedict won the admiration of his troops and George Washington when he captured a major British fort.

Did you know that John Adams had to coax Thomas Jefferson into writing the Declaration of Independence? It's true. The shy Virginia statesman refused at first, but then went on to author one of our nation's most important and inspiring documents. The third US president, Jefferson was also an architect, inventor, musician, farmer, and - what is certainly the most troubling aspect of his life - a slave owner. Finally, here's a biography for kids that unveils the many facets of this founding father's remarkable and complicated life.

By official count, more than one out of every six American children live beneath the poverty line. But statistics alone tell little of the story. In Invisible Americans, Jeff Madrick brings to light the often invisible reality and irreparable damage of child poverty in America. Keeping his focus on the children, he examines the roots of the problem, including the toothless remnants of our social welfare system, entrenched racism, and a government unmotivated to help the most voiceless citizens.

The Mueller Report is 2018’s most anticipated release that doesn’t involve Chris Pratt punching a dinosaur, and for good reason: The entire country is waiting to see what former FBI director and current special counsel Robert Mueller has dug up on former mail-order steak salesman and current US president Donald J. Trump. That wait is over - sort of - with the publication of The Mueller Report by Jason O. Gilbert.

Secret IOAGI organisation succeed in getting their man elected as the US president. They hold all the aces, controlled from deep beneath the Alcazar in Seville, Spain. The body count rises. All is lost unless ARTEMIS agent Rita can discover the way in to IOAGI's lair and then destroy it.... This fast moving thriller crosses France, Spain, and the USA as a political time bomb ticks. If ARTEMIS fail, IOAGI will dominate the world....

When Patsy Mink won her seat the House of Representatives as a Democrat from Hawaii, she became the first woman of color and the first Asian American woman elected to Congress. A co-author of the Title XI amendment of the Higher Education Act, she was a champion of rights for women, children, immigrants, and minorities throughout her twenty-four years in Congress. She helped paved the way for many other women to succeed.

What life did Maximilien Robespierre live? How did his actions change an entire nation? Listening to historical facts is an interesting way to learn from the events of the past. It’s important to know what happened to rationalize the events of the present times and to also accurately predict what will happen in the future. Get a copy of this book today!

Unlike the other presidents, Nelson Mandela was once a prisoner for 27 years. His tale is one of bravery, hope, and inspiration. Know about his struggles and his accomplishments. By listening to this book, you will finally get to understand why Nelson Mandela was loved not only his people, but by the world, too.

Hillary Clinton is a powerful and influential woman. She recently ran for presidency and lost to Donald Trump. Clinton has been a stateswoman for years, and she has touched many lives with her work. Listen to learn from her life. Focus on her strengths and weaknesses that shaped her achievements. Would you like to be Hillary when you grow older?

Margaret Thatcher served as the Prime Minister of the UK. She was dubbed as the Iron Lady because of her policies. What were these policies, you ask? Well, you have to listen to this book to find out. You will also hear about Thatcher’s personal life. Grab a copy today!

Donald Trump was the 45th president of the United States. Unlike other elected leaders of this nation, Trump had zero experience in politics, and so played the underdog during the campaign period. For those who do not know much about President Trump, here’s a book to have.

Did you know that there’s another personal way of learning history? It’s through biography! Biographies are stories of people who have made their marks on history books. As you enjoy listening to childhood stories and accomplishments of Napoleon Bonaparte, you will also be learning about the state of the world in which he grew up.

Who was Vladimir Lenin, and what significant contribution did he give to earn a place in history books? Listening to biographical accounts of famous personalities will give you an idea on how success is made. You don’t have to live your life exactly the way it was lived by others. But you can be guided on the decisions made.

Julius Caesar may have been a “dictator”, but he was deeply loved by his people. Why is that? How come a Roman general and dictator is well-loved by everyone in the nation? This biography book will allow you to really know Julius Caesar and understand why he was loved. There are a lot of lessons to learn from this biography book. Start learning today!

Originally published in the hopes of children understanding their place in the world better, both in a geographic and global sense, these stories by Post foreign correspondents feature the real-life stories of kids all over the world. From Yuki who rides a subway train to school every day in Tokyo to Sayeed who guides tourists on camel rides in Egypt, these children's stories carry the underlying message that in the eyes of our children, there is far more that unites us than divides us.